HRS §171-71
Definitions for residential leases on public land
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains the meaning of key words used in this part of the law. It defines who is an appraiser, who is a lessee, what counts as a person, and what a residential lease is. These definitions apply unless the context says otherwise.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
As used in this part if not inconsistent with the context: "Appraisers" means one or more, but not more than three, real estate appraisers appointed by the board. "Lessee" means the lessee under a residential lease and the successors in interest of the lessee. "Person" means one or more individuals and does not include any partnership, firm, or corporation. "Residential lease" or "lease" means a residential lease made by the board of land and natural resources under this part.
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